17 year old Kiwi Dylan Burns is one of 5 selected to join the Nike Academy.
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Good on the guy but surely he doesn't deserve his own thread just yet
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Good on the guy but surely he doesn't deserve his own thread just yet
why not? seems to be just good as running around for u21 teams over there.
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Good on the guy but surely he doesn't deserve his own thread just yet
why not? seems to be just good as running around for u21 teams over there.
thats why there is a thread for young kiwis in the UK
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka
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The problem with the young kiwis in UK thread is that you have to read the ENTIRE thread to find anything - as the app has no search function. Hence the new thread. Is it a big problem?
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Ok then sweet as
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka
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Good on the guy but surely he doesn't deserve his own thread just yet
why not? seems to be just good as running around for u21 teams over there.
thats why there is a thread for young kiwis in the UK
how come payne and howieson have threads? playing at same level thats all.
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Yea I guess it's fair. Just lots of guys at a real low level that I think should be in a sub thread. Each to their own though. So what do we know about this academy and player
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
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The Nike Academy? Based at st George's. Google it.
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When does he go? How long for ?
What a fantastic chance for him .good luck young man
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Tom rogic got a contract at celtic out of the Nike chance academy. I'd be keen to see what other players have progressed to pro contracts.
Great opportunity for Dylan. It seems they play regularly against numerous top notch European reserve grade teams. Working on his game in that environment will do wonders for any kid with some talent and the right attitude.
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Tom rogic got a contract at celtic out of the Nike chance academy. I'd be keen to see what other players have progressed to pro contracts.
Great opportunity for Dylan. It seems they play regularly against numerous top notch European reserve grade teams. Working on his game in that environment will do wonders for any kid with some talent and the right attitude.
Some good info on where graduates have ended up on the Academy's Wiki:
Cameron Edwards will be familiar to A-League followers - made his A-League debut for Perth vs. the Nix in 2011, then soon after signed for Reading in England, got released, went to the Nike Academy, then signed for Perth again when his dad took the reins for this season. Of course, his dad Alistair left Perth under controversial circumstances a few months back after a player revolt.
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
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Sam Mason-Smith won Most Wanted I think, and that led him to some sort of Nike Academy type scenario.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Offered 2 year Contract at Nottingham Forest yesterday
1st Kiwi on books of European Cup winning club?
Do you know what nemesis means
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Celtic won in 1967 - C. Killen
Marsille won in 1993 - B. Tuiloma
awesome achievement to sign with N.F. though
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Offered 2 year Contract at Nottingham Forest yesterday
Woo-hoo! Forest for the Prem!
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
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Celtic won in 1967 - C. Killen
Marsille won in 1993 - B. Tuiloma
awesome achievement to sign with N.F. though
So 1st Kiwi at double European Cup winning club then!!
And one of a few clubs to of retained it eh Barca.......
Well done #8 Good luck fella
Do you know what nemesis means
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wow. That's very quick, and awesome - our Kiwi Gary Birtles/Keano
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Nottingham aren't in the best shape at the moment, money, transfer and manager issues, hopefully this might aid him though.
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Time to change name of thread (from Nike Academy to Forest Academy)
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
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Time to change name of thread (from Nike Academy to Forest Academy)
Got a source JM? Also, what do people think of the decision?
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^
Offered 2 year Contract at Nottingham Forest yesterday
1st Kiwi on books of European Cup winning club?
I guess Aces knows all.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
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Ridenton trialled for the Nike Academy and didn't get very far, Burns (dislike the surname) must be some talent.
Exciting for NZ.
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stuart pearce is the new Forest gaffer.... Dylan might want to work on the "uncompromising" aspect of his game...
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still can't find any report of this. anyone in the know - youth or full contract?
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The boys 17 so guess its a Youth Contract
I havent actually asked him
Do you know what nemesis means
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Offered 2 year Contract at Nottingham Forest yesterday [dated April 02 @ 12.41pm]
1st Kiwi on books of European Cup winning club?
You sure this isn't an April Fool wind-up?
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
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It's a two year contract to play under 18 and then under 21's in the second year starting 1 July 2014. And given he's family I can 100% guarantee you it's true :). Nz herald story tomorrow.
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Great news. Hope Forest make the play-offs - 'Knockin on Heaven's Door" - B Dylan, 1974.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
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